Papineau v. Baier

ULRICH, Judge.

In this action to enforce a mechanic’s lien, Stephen Morin Baier and Hilda Baier (the Baiers) appeal a $1,705 judgment entered on a jury verdict against them and for John B. Papineau. John Papineau moves for frivolous appeal damages. The judgment is affirmed.

Steve Michael (Mike) Baier, who works as a building contractor, engaged John Papi-neau for construction work. Pursuant to their verbal arrangement, John Papineau agreed to do grading, steel framing, and rough-in carpentry on a house being built for Mike Baier’s parents, Stephen and Hilda Baier, on land the parents owned.

After…